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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1963
Page
3
A reader asks about moving out and a roommate option after a fatherly joke about zip codes causes embarrassment. The note includes a second vignette about quitting smoking under a bet, with a tonal reply implying the reader may owe $100 if relapse occurred.
Mr and Mrs W E Vick will hold an open house at their home 10 miles northeast of Ottawa on Sunday Jan 5 from 2 to 5 pm to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. They request no gifts. The note mentions Fern Perkins and Ed Wick wed Dec 24 1913 at the bride’s parents home near Ottawa and lists their family and church affiliations.
A Christmas gathering at Mr. W. B. DeVilbiss home included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hume of Paola, Viola Flanagan and others from Merlynne, Pat, Kansas City, and St Joseph. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Max King at Homewood included Clint Fredricks and family. Marines corporal Bechtle left for San Diego after a two week visit with Ottawa relatives. The McCrarys leave for Hawaii with Neal Pritchard returning from Ames Christmas music event.
Garnett couple announces Amelia Elizabeth Foltz to John C. Wiesner of Richmond. Engagement notice states wedding planned for February first.
Mr and Mrs Henry Pohl of 516 5 Sycamore will observe their golden wedding anniversary with a reception at Worden Evangelical United Brethren Church on January 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited and gifts are not desired.
Dear shoppers are urged to buy bath towels during January white sales. The notice advises watching the paper for sale offers and purchasing towels when discounted to save money.
The column argues that cheaper medium or below medium bath towels and washcloths fit large families best. It notes laundering capacity, faster drying, and lower costs, urging readers to stock up on affordable items for future gifts and seasonal sales while sharing home hacks and reader tips from Dear Heloise.
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